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Last weekend writers gathered at Christopher Newport University for its 33rd Annual Writers' Conference. Authors sat in on panel discussions and workshops, and also had the opportunity to rent table space for selling and signing their books. For the past few weeks we've been examining self-publishing—the pros and cons, the need for a good editor and production options. This week we'll take a look at the culmination of all the hard work: getting your book in readers' hands. More than 20 authors purchased table space at CNU's conference, including David Perry of Newport News who has self-published two thrillers featuring pharmacists. Perry, who was also a...

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Last weekend writers gathered at Christopher Newport University for its 33rd Annual Writers' Conference. Authors sat in on panel discussions and workshops, and also had the opportunity to rent table space for selling and signing their books.
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